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Job Opportunity At CarePoint Health

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

Job Responsibilities

Main Function :

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in providing care to a designated patient population in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Follows hospital policy for site verification
• Maintain sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.
• Applies scientific principles in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping.)
• Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Performs counts according to established procedures.
• Adheres to universal precautions.

Qualifications

Full Time, Day Shift, 7am - 3pm with On-Call Requirement. Rotating Weekend.

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician Program. Current Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification. AHA BLS certification required. One (1) year experience in an acute care / hospital setting preferred. Exceptional customer service, communication, attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, self-motivated and work in an efficient and effective manner. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving patient experience and patient satisfaction with exceptional focus on teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k with Company match Generous paid time off Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.